Description
Red Velvet Cheesecake delivers a luxurious dessert experience with rich cream cheese and velvety chocolate undertones. Creamy layers and chocolate crumb crust combine for an irresistible treat you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dairy and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 gelatin packets
Topping and Garnish:
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup cream cheese (for decoration)
- 2 tbsp chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Pulverize graham crackers into fine crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin until uniformly textured.
- Melt butter completely and thoroughly combine with graham cracker crumbs, pressing mixture firmly into a 9-inch springform pan to create an even, compact base.
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature for 30 minutes to ensure smooth blending.
- Whip cream cheese with powdered sugar until light and fluffy, incorporating cocoa powder, red food coloring, and vanilla extract for vibrant red velvet flavor profile.
- Dissolve gelatin packets in warm water according to package instructions, allowing slight cooling before integrating into cream cheese mixture.
- Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form, gently folding into cream cheese mixture to maintain airy texture.
- Incorporate sour cream delicately to enhance tanginess and creamy consistency.
- Pour prepared filling over graham cracker crust, smoothing surface with a spatula to eliminate air pockets.
- Refrigerate cheesecake for minimum 4 hours or overnight until completely set and firm.
- Melt white chocolate chips using double boiler method, drizzling elegantly over chilled cheesecake.
- Pipe decorative cream cheese borders around edges and sprinkle chocolate shavings for sophisticated finishing touch.
- Chill for additional 30 minutes before serving to allow decorative elements to set properly.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs for celiac-friendly version.
- Reduce sugar content by using stevia or monk fruit sweetener for low-carb dieters.
- Room temperature ingredients guarantee smoother, lump-free cream cheese mixture without overmixing.
- Ensure gelatin dissolves completely to prevent grainy texture and stabilize cheesecake structure.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 482
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg